Gmail
- Type of site: Webmail
- Available in: 105 languages
- Owner: Google
- Created by: Paul Buchheit
- Registration: Required
- Launched: April 1, 2004
- Current status: Active
- Content license: Proprietary
- Written in: Java, C++ (back-end), JavaScript (UI)
Gmail is a popular email service provided by Google. Gmail was launched by Google on April 1, 2004, and quickly gained popularity due to its user-friendly interface, large storage capacity, and powerful features.
Gmail has a clean and intuitive user interface, with a threaded conversation view that groups related emails together. It offers a customizable layout with various display options, themes, and settings. Gmail provides generous storage space for emails and attachments. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, each Gmail user had 15 GB of free storage shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos. Google also offers paid storage plans if you need additional space.
About Google's search capabilities, Gmail offers robust search functionality that allows users to quickly find specific emails or attachments using keywords, sender, recipient, date range, and more. It also provides advanced search operators to refine search queries. Gmail is seamlessly integrated with other Google services, including Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Meet, and Google Contacts. This integration allows users to easily share files, schedule events, have video conferences, and manage contacts from within the Gmail interface.
